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kimber45caliber@yahoo.com

409 posts since
Oct 20, 2007

165. Feb 6, 2008 5:19 PM

in response to: juststarted

Re: The Long Haul - Still Running!!

I'm here, I'm here. Juststarted sent the mounties after me! Nico, fluids, you need fluids. What do you do when your patient has low blood pressure? FLUIDS! Take a sip every few minutes. If you wait too long, you take too many swallows and then you get nauseated. You have to work on staying hydrated the entire time. You should also be taking a shot block or some GU or something when you're running that long. And you'll be able to do 13 miles without any problem. I know you can do it. Pace yourself. Better to start slow and have some extra energy at the end than to burn out fast. And d*amnit, there is nothing wrong with walking!!

Good luck to all the runners on their races this week. I'm not doing sh*t right now. I have a case of whiplash and it hurts to just sit here at the computer to type. I'm hoping to be able to do something by Saturday. I'm afraid to even turn my head right now.

Anyway, that's it for me. I just wanted to stop in. I can't sit here long, it hurts my neck. Frank, you're amazing.:D And I bet Mrs. Frank is pretty amazing too!

juststarted

768 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

166. Feb 6, 2008 5:44 PM

in response to: kimber45caliber@yahoo.com

Re: The Long Haul - Still Running!!

I flippin' KNEW something happened to you!! How the heck did you get whiplash?

juststarted

768 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

167. Feb 6, 2008 5:46 PM

in response to: NicoBearCub

Re: The Long Haul - Still Running!!

Cave Diver huh?? I am a Scuba instructor and there is no way I could do cave diving. That takes guts, skill and A LOT of equipment!!

NicoBearCub

130 posts since
Nov 5, 2007

168. Feb 6, 2008 5:56 PM

in response to: juststarted

Re: The Long Haul - Still Running!!

Yeah, cave diving. It's either guts or total disregard for ones mortality

I don't do it. I'm open-water certified, but haven't been diving in probably 5 or 6 years. I'm more of a bubble (and kid) watcher while he's off exploring narrow passageways underground. And yes, half our utility room and some of the garage is devoted to his gear.

dwm082

468 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

169. Feb 7, 2008 3:35 AM

in response to: NicoBearCub

Re: The Long Haul - Still Running!!

Wow, kimber -- how terrible! I've had whiplash twice in my life. The first time was a touch football incident (I was the last guy between the receiver and the end zone on a downward-sloping field. He caught the ball, I stopped him, but he ended up landing on me and my neck hyperextended), the other time was when I was rear-ended last January while waiting at a stop sign. I feel for you -- it's no fun at all.

Glad to hear things are going well, Frank. We've all been pullin' for ya. You'll love the 305, I think. I've found mine to be really helpful and liberating. I don't feel like I need to spend hours researching my routes in advance to make sure I get in my mileage. I can just start running and change things up on the fly if I feel like it. It's let me explore some new routes and helped to break up the monotony. The heart rate monitor is great, and I love having detailed lap statistics. Good stuff.

I just got back from a five miler (54:29). A little windy for my taste, but it felt really good. Negative splits all the way (without trying!), and a very comfortable pace throughout. This 5am thing isn't bad. I've been doing 5:30-6:15 starts for the last few months, but it's nice to have the peace and quiet. I also saw 14 rabbits, which always makes me happy.

Just one more run this week -- a neighborhood 5k, then the 10 miler on Sunday. Gotta get me one of those Amphipod belts....

Happy running, and good luck to all of you racing this weekend (in case I don't get to posting tomorrow).

Don

kevnick

83 posts since
Jan 1, 2008

170. Feb 7, 2008 12:24 PM

in response to: dwm082

Re: The Long Haul - Still Running!!

Wow! I had a lot of posts to catch up on!!

Kimber: What happened? Did one of the 20 mph, left lane driving seniors in Stuart decide to cross two lanes at the last minute???

Nico, most of my wifes fam is in Tampa. I am over there 8-10 times a year.

There will be five of us doing the Gasparilla 5k & three doing the 'Stroller 5k', wheeling my niece & nephew around.

Frank, glad to hear you & yours escaped Mother Nature. What a tragedy.

As my fellow Floridians Nico & Kimber know, it has been hotter than h*ll this week. In fact, did I miss Winter???? Did we have a Winter??

I did 2 miles today and the heat was a hassle. Thankfully the race on Sat. is early or I could see it being a toughy.

I am doing ZIP from now until the race. I feel pretty fatigued so vegetating will start ASAP.

Happy running & good luck Nico!

Kevin

NicoBearCub

130 posts since
Nov 5, 2007

171. Feb 8, 2008 7:34 AM

in response to: kevnick

Re: The Long Haul - Still Running!!

Hi all!

So Kimber, are you going to tell us how you got whiplash? That doesn't sound fun at ALL. I'm getting better at the fluids, at least I brought some with me this time . I haven't tried any of the glucose things. I have a friend who carries M&M's. She swears by them . I guess that's why they invented Gatorade.

I probably shouldn't have done it, but I did 5 miles this morning. A nice, easy, easy pace. I felt like I could have gone on forever. I LOVE those kind of days! I didn't push at all. Was going to stop at 4.5 but felt SO GOOD. I better watch it come taper week!

Good luck to you, too Kevin! The Gasparilla weekend is a big deal. I didn't realize! Sounds like fun!

And good luck on your 10 miler this weekend Don. Give us all the gory details .

Juststarted, are you a Floridian, too?

Nico

kimber45caliber@yahoo.com

409 posts since
Oct 20, 2007

172. Feb 8, 2008 8:07 AM

in response to: juststarted

Re: The Long Haul - Still Running!!

Yes, Kevin, I agree, it is hotter than h*ll for February. It was almost 90 yesterday. I ran at 9:00am last Sunday and just about had heatstroke. I usually run before daylight but I thought I'd be ok at 9:00am in February. Not! It is freakishly hot for this time of year.

My whiplash story. Nothing remarkable I'm afraid. I had to slam on my brakes on Tuesday afternoon. Nothing unusual about that. The traffic in my town triples this time of year and the roads can't handle it. Add to that the fact that the drivers are old and they don't know where they're going and it's a death trap just getting out on the road. Anyway, all I did was slam on my brakes. My neck snapped forward like a limp noodle. I had instant pain in my neck and back. I couldn't believe it. I've never had this happen before and I've had to slam on my brakes a lot. I also didn't realize how easy it is for your neck to jerk away from the rest of your body. I didn't think my neck was that weak. I lift a lot of weights and I thought I had a pretty strong neck. Anyway, it hurts like heck. I'm ok as long as I don't look up or down or turn my head left or right. If I do any of those things I get an instant headache. How long does this last? I really need to get back to working out.]:) I obviously can't swim because I have to turn my head to breathe, lol. I may try the bike tomorrow. If I keep good positioning I should be ok. I'm not sure about running. It might be too jarring. I swear, my life is full of stupid sh*t. Seems like I'm a walking disaster.

So who's racing this week-end? Just Kevin? Good-luck Kevin, but more importantly have fun. I know I'm guilty of forgetting the fun factor. Just enjoy being with your family and being able to actually run a 5K. Wow. We've come a long way haven't we?

Nico, I like the Cliff Shot Blocks. I haven't tried any GU. I tried Accelerade and I didn't like the taste. I also didn't like PowerAde. I'm currently using Gatorade Endurance. I like it ok. The last time I ran 2 hours I took a shot block every 20 minutes. 3 shot blocks is one serving and that equals 100 calories. I took them out of the package and put them in a zip-lock baggie. And then I stuffed them in the zipped pouch on the amhiphod. I'd slow to a walk,take a drink, take out a shot block, stick it in my mouth and start running again. I pretty much suck on them. When I'm done I take another drink. I think they work pretty good. I used them last week when I rode my bike for 20 miles. I'm sure there are lots of people who would say you don't need to eat anything for only 2 hours. I think it's very individual. I typically eat every 3 hours throughout the day. If I don't, I get tired and nauseated. So I know my body requires fuel, especially with exercise. And I'd certainly rather eat it and not need it than need it and not have eaten it.

Ok, I've written enough. Have a good week-end everyone. Stay safe.

Michael.

676 posts since
Nov 9, 2007

173. Feb 8, 2008 8:18 AM

in response to: NicoBearCub

Re: The Long Haul - Still Running!!

Kimber - You brought up the whiplash so I think you need to let us know what happened. I hope you did not run across that secret society of drivers who are out there waiting to run down anyone running or biking.

To everyone racing this weekend have a great time and enjoy yourself. I hope to hear a bunch of race reports when you are over.

Myself, I did an easy 2 miles today. My plantar fasciitis has been acting up and I am beginning to get a little worried. I have restarted the ice after each run and before bed and doing calve stretches as often as possible. I am also giving up walking barefoot around the house which I do all the time.

This weekend I will be going on a retreat with my wife. It is in the high Mojave desert area which during this time of year gets into the 20's at night. I will be bringing my shoes in case I have an opportunity to run but if I can not I will not be heartbroken.I feel being a city dweller it would be great to run among the cactus, coyotes, and rattlesnakes for a while. OK, well maybe not the snakes but I don't think they are around this time of year.

Mike

NicoBearCub

130 posts since
Nov 5, 2007

174. Feb 9, 2008 6:40 AM

in response to: Michael.

Re: The Long Haul - Still Running!!

Just finished my 5K race here. I'm so happy! It was great. I thought it was going to be just a handfull of people, but there were over 300! I was having a good running day, and even though the course was a loop, it felt like it was more downhill than uphill

. The last 1/2 mile was pretty much all downhill and I just decided to book it (well, book it for me!). I came in at 29:16. I was hoping I might break 30 minutes so am so, so happy! Someone said they thought I came in first in my division, but I don't know how they knew that. When I left the girl was still standing at the chute writing down numbers.

It was sunny, but perfect running weather - about 45-50 degrees. Everyone was so friendly and enthusiastic and just out to have a good time. "I'm walking on sunshine, whoa, I'm walking on sunshine, and don't it feel good!..."

Nico

dwm082

468 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

175. Feb 9, 2008 7:52 AM

in response to: NicoBearCub

Re: The Long Haul - Still Running!!

Congrats, Nico! What a great time, too! It's great when the whole run feels downhill.

I ended up doing yesterday's run today (had to spend yesterday morning grading stats homeworks for class last night). Three miles in about 31:17. Felt great the whole way -- just like Nico's run, but slower (and colder).

Have a great weekend everyone!

Don

juststarted

768 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

176. Feb 9, 2008 2:56 PM

in response to: dwm082

Re: The Long Haul - Still Running!!

Way to go Nico!!! Great time too.

I jsut got back from my run. I did 2.5 miles today. The weather is beautiful and I found my pace immediately. Love it when that happens. Hope everyone is having a great weekend!!

juststarted

768 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

177. Feb 9, 2008 3:08 PM

in response to: juststarted

Re: The Long Haul - Still Running!!

I forgot to mention...I registered for the Monument Avenue 10K. It is an excellent road race. I think I might have been on something when I signed up though. A 10k after being off for three weeks? What the heii was I thinking??

FrankB049

114 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

178. Feb 9, 2008 4:04 PM

in response to: juststarted

Re: The Long Haul - Still Running!!

Congratulations Nico, you did great!! Just keep putting in the miles and your time will continue to improve.

I walked my longest walk since my surgery, I did 2.6 miles in the neighborhood. I wore my new Garmin Forerunner 305 today and enjoyed having the info. After I got back from the walk I uploaded the info to MotionBased and got to see a map and alot of stats. I hope to keep increasing my walking distance and start back to running sometime next week. I have a 5K planned on Feb. 23.

I hope everyone enjoys your weekend running,

Happy Running,

Frank N Mississippi

dwm082

468 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

179. Feb 10, 2008 7:35 AM

in response to: FrankB049

Re: The Long Haul - Still Running!!

Frank - Isn't the 305 cool? It's really improved the quality of my running life.

Kevin - How'd your race go?

Val - Good for you! It's amazing how much our bodies remember, even after taking some time off.

Kimber - How's the neck?

Did my ten miles today. Nico asked for the gory details, and it was pretty ugly.

The first three miles went great. I was going a little faster than I wanted to be (11:15 min/mile; I was shooting for 11:30-12:00 m/m), but my body wouldn't slow down. As I got into mile four, a snowstorm blew in. I was looking at whiteout conditions, and I could feel the air temp dropping. I kept on going, and made it through mile five without too much trouble. Halfway through mile six, things started to unravel.

The wind picked up big-time, and I was running into it for some pretty long stretches of road. I tweaked my route a little bit to keep me on some more sheltered roads where possible, but I could still feel the beginnings of frost-nip. I decided to keep on going, but I made sure my route took me near home pretty regularly so I could bail out if need be.

To tell you the truth, the last four miles were on sheer willpower. My body was screaming at me to stop running and get inside. The air temp dropped down to about 17F (from 28F when I started), and when I went to get some water after mile seven, I found myself drinking water with a good helping of ice crystals. By the end of mile nine, I found that the cap had frozen to the bottle and there was a sheet of ice on the inside.

Still, I'm pleased to have finished. I also view this as a good opportunity to see what it's like to run on determination; I can only imagine that this was the smallest taste of what it's like to "hit the wall" when running a marathon. It also confirmed for me that my head's not in the right place to do a marathon this year. I'm confident that my body could get there, but I'm not sure I could prepare myself mentally the way I feel I'd need to.

Well, off to a nice warm shower. Gotta get thawed out.

Have a great week everyone!

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